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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-10-20 PRC Minutes CALL TO ORDER A meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission was called to order by ChairpersonMallet at 6:00p.m. ROLL CALL Commissioners Craig Brannon, CommissionerPresent Vickie Lee-Her, CommissionerPresent Monica Barton, CommissionerPresent Terri Mallet,ChairPresent Mark Harris, CommissionerPresent Karen Poppa, CommissionerPresent Kimii Porter, CommissionerPresent Staff Audra Robbins, Parks and Recreation ManagerPresent Nikki Villavicencio, City Council LiaisonPresent Neil Breneman, Recreation Program SupervisorPresent APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA Commissioner Portermade a motion to approve the agenda. Seconded by Commissioner Brannon. Ayes – All The motion passed. APPROVAL OF MINUTES September 15, 2021 Commissioner Brannonmade a motion to approve the September 15, 2021 Parks and Recreation Commission minutes. Seconded by Commissioner PorterAyes– All NEW BUSINESS Swearing in of New Commission Members Audra Robbins, Parks and Recreation Manager, swore in and introduced the two new members: Monica Barton and Mark Harris. Recreation Programming Update Neil Breneman, Recreation Program Supervisor, gave an update on the recreation programming offerings comparison from 2019 vs now and additional information on RevSports upcoming offerings.This was a follow up from commission request at previous meeting. Neil Breneman and Audra Robbins answered questions. UNFINISHED BUSINESS VISITOR PRESENTATIONS COMMISSION PRESENTATIONS Commissioner Brannon requested maintenance trim down taller weeds at Sunset Ridge Park in front of the swinging benches to open up the views again. STAFF PRESENTATIONS Parks and Natural Resources Updates Audra Robbins, Parks and Recreation Manager, discussed some recent and upcoming environmental education classes the department is offering and taking place at the Nature Center. Raingarden Rescue, Solar Power Hour and Emerald Ash Borer classes. Ms. Robbins noted the replacement of trees removed due to EAB and those were grant money funded. Commission informed that the Parks and Natural Resources staff are moving offices down to the Nature Center and will be housing there. Talked about work on replacement of the bridges at the Priory scheduled to start week of Thanksgiving. Discussed the replacement of the footbridge at Joy Park from wood to aluminum docking and the benefits of such and possible usage of those in future footbridge replacement projects. Edgerton community gardens are wrapped up for the season. November meeting will include budget/CIP presentation from finance director and watershed staff will present plan for rain garden at Pleasantview Park. Discussed and agreed to not having a December meeting Answered commission questions. ADJOURNMENT Commissioner Brannonmade a motion to adjourn the meeting. Seconded by Commissioner HarrisAyes – All The motion passed. The meeting was adjourned at 6:55p.m.